Barry Bowman

Barry Bowman
No. 7
Position:Punter
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-18) December 18, 1964 (age 60)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Spring Hill (Longview, Texas)
College:Louisiana Tech (1983–1986)
Undrafted:1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barron Dean Bowman (born December 18, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a punter for one season with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams.

Early life and college

Barron Dean Bowman was born on December 18, 1964, in Port Arthur, Texas.[1] He attended Spring Hill High in Longview, Texas.[1]

He was a four-year letterman for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech University from 1983 to 1986.[1]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft, Bowman signed with the Los Angeles Rams on May 1.[2] He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on August 25, 1987.[2] He was released on September 8.[2] He was later re-signed by the Seahawks on October 14, during the 1987 NFL players strike.[2] Bowman played in one game for the Seahawks, punting three times for 104 yards in a 37–14 victory over the Detroit Lions.[3] He was released by the Seahawks on October 20, 1987, after the strike ended.[2]

Coaching career

Bowman has spent over 30 years as a high school football coach.[4] He won three consecutive state titles at Daingerfield High School from 2008 to 2010.[5][6] He has also coached high school track.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Barry Bowman". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Barry Bowman NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Barry Bowman". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Shaw, Derrick (November 30, 2020). "New Cape Coral HS head football coach has record of success". winknews.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Center ISD hires Barry Bowman to be athletic director/head football coach". cbc-radio.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Barry Bowman to be D.C. at Pine Tree". smoaky.com. May 1, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2024.